How to prevent falls in your Long Beach home
Stumbling on a power cord or sliding on an unanchored rug may seem harmless to many, but they can be devastating for seniors. In reality, falls are the top cause of injury for adults over 65. If you’re a senior or a family member watching over a loved one, discover how to prevent falls in your Long Beach home, and see how the latest smart home features can make a difference.
Easy ways to prevent falls
Simple precautions will help a great deal in keeping you or a family member protected. However, you also have to broaden your scope and evaluate any medical-related issues that could increase the chance of falls.
- Look for hazards around your home. Keep clothing, papers, boxes, and other items off your floor. Anchor rugs. Ensure walking areas are free of power cords.
- Install safety equipment. Standard home improvements like handrails beside stairs and grab bars in bathrooms can make a significant difference. If you use steps, supplement your railings with non-slip treads.
- Opt for sensible shoes. Loose slippers, flip-flops, heels, and worn-out shoes with smooth soles elevate the risk of falling. Find shoes that fit with solid support and non-skid soles.
Get advice from a healthcare professional
Beyond the simple precautions like keeping items off your floors, you need to assess your health and consult with a doctor. Certain health conditions and medications can increase your fall risk. Keep your normal medical appointments and vision tests, and ensure you know the potential side effects of new prescriptions.
Remaining active is also important to maintain your strength, balance, and flexibility. Stick to a daily exercise plan approved by your healthcare provider. While exercise is a must, you can also eliminate unnecessary movements and make life easier with a smart home.
Add safety and convenience with a smart home
Getting up and down constantly to switch lights on or off, secure your door, or change your thermostat can be avoided. A smart home can help! Here’s how:
- Remote access: Many modern smart homes are controlled by mobile apps. You can turn lights on or off, reset your thermostat, lock your door, and even arm your system without getting up.
- Voice commands: You don’t even have to use your phone! Link your system to a smart speaker like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, then just use your voice to control equipment like locks and lights.
- Home automation. Want to make life even easier? You can program home automation actions and let your equipment operate automatically. Set a scene at day’s end and have your doors secure, lights dim, security arm, and thermostat adjust on their own.
If the unthinkable happens and you fall, a medical pendant that contacts your smart home monitoring specialists can be invaluable. A quick touch of a button can request support fast during times when each moment counts.
Stay safe in your Long Beach home with Vivint
Lower the chances of falling and live smarter with a Vivint home security system in Long Beach. Smart home features like custom automation and voice activation are ideal for seniors and other people with mobility issues. Add a medical alert to your smart home and get quick access to monitoring specialists whenever you need it. Place a call to (562) 376-5457 to create your system today.